Aggression

This completed study tested a program called RISE (Resiliency in Stressful Experiences) for young men ages 18-35 leaving state prisons in Florida. The program combines trauma counseling with practical help like housing and job support. Researchers measured whether participants ha…

This study tested whether teachers and counselors can effectively run the Friend to Friend (F2F) program to reduce aggression in girls. Over 5,000 students from 40 urban schools participated, with some schools using the program and others serving as controls. The program includes…

This completed study tested whether painting metal roofs with a special heat-reflecting coating can lower indoor temperatures and improve health in Niue, a Pacific island nation facing record heat. Researchers enrolled 288 adults living in single-story homes with metal roofs. The…

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet are testing a program called YourSkills for children aged 10 to 16 who have elevated anger or disruptive behaviors. The program combines cognitive behavioral therapy with virtual reality role-plays to practice social skills. Children attend te…

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet are testing a parent training program for parents of children aged 8 to 16 who show angry, defiant, or aggressive behavior. The program teaches cognitive behavioral therapy skills and adds virtual reality role-plays so parents can practice res…

This study tested a new behavior therapy for teens with autism who struggle with irritability and aggression. The therapy teaches emotion regulation and coping skills for the challenges of growing up. 65 adolescents participated, and researchers measured changes in aggressive beh…

This study tested a type of group therapy called Resilience-Oriented Therapy (RoT) for adults in Rwanda who were struggling with mental health issues like trauma, depression, anxiety, or anger. 427 people took part, and the therapy was tailored to each person's main problem, such…

This study looked at whether mindfulness training could help veterans with PTSD who struggle with anger and aggression. 61 veterans took part. The goal was to see if learning to focus on the present moment could help them control angry feelings and reduce aggressive behavior.

This early-phase trial tested the safety of nabilone, a synthetic cannabinoid, in 20 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have severe aggression. The goal was to see if the drug is well-tolerated and to gather initial data on whether it might reduce aggress…

This study looked at whether a therapy called FAST (Forensic Outpatient Systemic Therapy) helps teens aged 12-21 with conduct disorder or aggressive behavior. The therapy involves weekly sessions with the teen and their caregivers for several months. Researchers measured changes …